deskill (redirected from deskilling)

de·skill  (d-skl)

tr.v. de·skilled, de·skill·ing, de·skills

1. To eliminate the need for skilled labor in (an industry), especially by the introduction of high technology.

2. To downgrade (a job or occupation) from a skilled to a semiskilled or unskilled position.

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deskill

Verb

1. to mechanize or computerize (a job) thereby reducing the skill required to do it

2. to deprive (employees) of the opportunity to use their skills

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